Hello
everyone,
Please
see this opportunity below:
The
Child Center of NY's Parsons Community School 2017- 2018 Summer Enrichment Camp is seeking passionate, highly-motivated, eager to learn Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants
in grades ranging from 4-10.
Candidates
with experience, talent and passion teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs including: literacy, arts, science, technology,
engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning or sports are encouraged to apply and highlight those talents and experiences.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
· Actively
monitor and engage participants during all program activities, including pick-up, snack, transitions, field trips, clubs, activities, and dismissal.
· Create
Project-Based Learning curriculum with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme-based projects catered to the age, stage and interests of participants as well
as the needs of the school community.
· Assist
participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy.
· Collaborate
with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures.
· Always
demonstrate professional behavior. Serve as a positive role model for participants and maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times.
· Actively
participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program.
· Promote
responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants.
· Develop
leadership skills, team-building, social emotional development and self-advocacy among all participants.
· Promote
an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
· Foster
academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons.
· Maintain
accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities.
Required
Skills/Experience:
· One
year After-school work experience, one full summer camp work experience, or two years related experience.
· Interest
and experience in youth development and academic enrichment.
· A
genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback.
· Availability
to work 10-27 hours per week. Operational hours are Mondays-Fridays between 1:45pm-6:00pm; 6:00pm - 9:30pm and Saturdays between 9:45am - 5pm.
· Ability
to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
· Ability
to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation.
· Ability
to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
· Ability
to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference.
Location:
Parsons
Community School
158-40
76th Road
Flushing, NY, 11366
Public
Transportation:
Bus
(Q25 or Q34 via the E train to Jamaica Center (or) Q25 or Q34 via the F train to Hillside Ave (or) Q46 via the E or F to Union Tpke)
Start/End
Date:
As
early as June 25th – August 28th (Potential
employment opportunity during the fall school year depending on work performance)
Specific
Days Needed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Minimum
Hours/Week:
10
hours/week
Maximum
Hours/Week:
27
hours/week
Interested
applicants should send resumes and a cover letter to Talia Banks at taliabanks@childcenterny.org and Christina
Mangra at christinamangra@childcenterny.org.
Cover letter should state why you think you would make a good candidate, including your specific skills, talents and experiences that would contribute to our team.
Hourly
Rate Commensurate with Experience; Internship Opportunities May Be Available
Thank
you!